Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 09:55 pm A horizontal fence is a must-have item in your garden or yard if privacy is something that matters to you. But just because you’re putting a horizontal fence into your yard, doesn’t mean it has to take away from the natural beauty of your landscaping! Chain […]
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Aquaponic Gardening Guide
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 09:57 pm I’ve been a gardener for years, but it wasn’t until just recently that I wanted to try my hand at aquaponic gardening. I’ve been aquaponic gardening for a little over eight months now, and I’ve learned so much about this sustainable gardening process. I just wish […]
Harvesting: Winter Squash
Last updated on November 15th, 2019 at 12:18 pm Mmmm..I love me some winter squash! When harvested fresh, there truly isn’t anything like it! Unlike Summer squash which is usually harvested earlier in the year, winter squash is harvested after the rind has hardened and the fruit has fully matured. Winter squash are best harvested […]
Vintage Furniture Perfect For Outdoor Living
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 09:59 pm Winter is coming in hot, but I can’t help but kind of think ahead to next season! We lived in our backyard HARD this Summer; spending almost every free moment cozied up by the fire or lounging around catching some rays. We spent so much time […]
Tips for Creating And Maintaining a Victorian Garden
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 10:00 pm Back when I was in 7th grade (I know, it seems like it was decades ago!) I visited my Aunt and Uncle for the summer in St. Louis, Missouri. At the time, I hadn’t ever been to their home before and I was absolutely enthralled by […]
A Newsworthy Way to Control Weeds in Your Garden
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 10:01 pm I hate garden weeds. They’re the absolute bane of my existence because it seems that when you’ve managed to (finally) get ahead of them, they find a way to pop up once again. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have enough time in the […]
Garden Design: Romantic Garden Ideas
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 10:02 pm If designed correctly, your garden could be one of the most romantic areas of your home! I’m not exactly sure what it is, but peonies, flower-covered archways, and a rosebush or two just look effortlessly timeless and just like a fairytail! If you dream of having […]
Harvesting: Lavender
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 10:04 pm For as long as I can remember, I’ve made it a point to grow lavender somewhere in my flower garden! Its aroma is absolutely incredible, it has a host of medicinal purposes, and it looks absolutely phenomenal paired with just about any other plant variety. For […]
Flowers to Make Fall Wreaths
Last updated on November 15th, 2019 at 12:18 pm It’s finally September! Although it’s still as hot as can be in my neck of the woods, I think now is a perfectly reasonable time to start decorating for fall! At the end of the month, I’m hosting a DIY Fall Wreath craft class for all […]
Fall Gardening Seeds to Make You Jump and “Sprout”
Last updated on November 15th, 2019 at 12:17 pm Fall is almost here and I’ve begun planning my fall vegetable garden! It can be difficult to decide what kinds of fall gardening seeds to use, especially if you live in an especially cold area. You don’t want the weather to kill your seeds before you have a […]